E-Khata is the digital property record maintained by BBMP. It shows the property owner’s name, tax paid status, building details, and compliance information. It replaces the traditional manual Khata book with an official online record.

You can apply for E-Khata on the BBMP online services portal. Log in, fill in property details, upload required documents, pay the applicable charges, and submit. After verification, the certificate will be issued digitally.

Most applications need: Sale deed Latest property tax receipt Encumbrance certificate (EC) Approved layout or building plan ID proof (AADHAAR or PAN) Occupancy certificate (if applicable) BBMP may request additional documents if any record is missing or mismatched.

You can track your application by: Visiting the BBMP property services portal Logging in Selecting “Track Application Status” Entering the application number The system will show whether the application is approved, under review, or needs clarification.

After approval, log in to the BBMP portal and go to “Khata Certificate Download.” Select your property and download the digital certificate in PDF format.

You can apply for conversion through the BBMP portal. Upload the existing Khata document, recent tax receipts, sale deed, and other required papers. After verification, the record is updated to E-Khata.

Many banks prefer E-Khata or A-Khata for loan approval. It helps the bank verify that the property is legally recorded, taxes are updated, and that the ownership history is clear.

A-Khata is a manual paper record. E-Khata is the digital version stored online. Both are issued by BBMP, but E-Khata offers faster verification and downloadable certificates.

Property owners with: Valid sale deed BBMP or BDA approved layout Up-to-date tax payments Clear land ownership Both residential and commercial property owners can apply.

If documents are correct, approval may take a few working weeks. Delays usually happen because of incomplete documents or mismatch in earlier ownership records.

Missing sale deed Unpaid property tax Layout not approved Discrepancies in building plan EC not updated Digitally unreadable uploads Fixing these early helps speed up approval.

Charges vary based on: Property size Category BBMP area limits Exact fees appear on the portal before payment, ensuring transparency.

Yes. E-Khata is legally accepted for BBMP property tax, ownership verification, bank loan processing, and property transfer.

Some local panchayats in Karnataka provide digital Khata services. The process and portal vary. Applicants must check with their jurisdiction office before applying.

Log in to the BBMP property portal and enter: Property ID SAS reference number Application ID If records exist, the system will display ownership and tax details.

EC confirms that the property has no registered legal claims or disputes. It is necessary to prove a clean title before an E-Khata is issued.

Yes. After selling a property, the new buyer can apply online through BBMP for Khata transfer by submitting the sale deed and updated tax receipts.

Yes. In BBMP limits, it is issued by BBMP. In other parts of Karnataka, E-Khata may be issued by local development authorities or Panchayats based on digital systems adopted in that area.

The applicant must ensure that: Property layout is approved Taxes are cleared Building meets development guidelines Once compliant, an application for conversion can be submitted online.

Because it offers: Digital verification No manual dependency Transparency Secured records Quick downloads and updates Banks and government departments find it easier to verify.

Submit readable scanned documents Ensure building plan or layout is approved Use the correct owner name as per the sale deed Respond to portal queries quickly Clear pending property tax before applying